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Minimum monthly payments are required. Subject to credit approval. See terms. Extreme Salinger devotees should enjoy this one. Dec 24, Steven rated it it was ok Shelves: books-i-own , american , biography , interviews. Oct 17, Simon rated it really liked it. I don't think JD Salinger was much more of a recluse than many people, myself included. Retirement from teaching and the internet's facility in allowing many of us to do paid work from home has allowed many a thousand to stay in an environment that suits us and not to venture among situations we don't particularly enjoy.
From what I can gather, Salinger led a normal life of work, driving to the shops, watching tv, taking the odd trip to the city or to a ballgame, getting on with what he wanted t I don't think JD Salinger was much more of a recluse than many people, myself included.
From what I can gather, Salinger led a normal life of work, driving to the shops, watching tv, taking the odd trip to the city or to a ballgame, getting on with what he wanted to get on with and being friendly with people he felt friendly towards.
Over 50 years he seems to have given a handful of what might be called interviews but which were really polite passing of the time of day or the answering of questions or, in one case, the sorting out of details for the publication of a story.
I wouldn't want to have people seeking me out. There is an intrusiveness in some of the obsessives who sought Salinger. And an unjustified exploitation of his sharing some time at their unasked for intrusion.
Having said that I've been attracted to every snippet that came my way. There is something about a recluse legend and there is something about Salinger that intrigues. I'd never have approached him. I like my own privacy too much to intrude into others' space. Nor would I have written to him. Holden may have expressed a desire to talk to authors of books he enjoyed but Holden is a fictional character.
I read Ian Hamilton's book in the late 80s and this put me off following the trail completely. It was only after the writer died that I began to hope that maybe the fabled writing might begin to emerge. Apparently there is good reason to hope that it will. In the meantime I'm enjoying a little Salinger autumn and this book makes for interesting reading. I was aware of most of these pieces.
If you've watched the recent films, Salinger, and Rebel in the Rye, then you too will be familiar with them. I fully admit to being caught in the mesh of hypocrisy between wondering and hoping on the one hand and respecting the man's right to live his life his way. I've left this little project until a respectful time has passed and I find I still enjoy reading his stories and still find the man worth the study. This book is worth reading. All the chapters have importance and all are written with that same mix of curiosity and apology for the intrusion that I feel.
Cornish, we have a paradox. How not to be interested in one of the most interesting writers of our time. Aug 07, Kyle Berk rated it did not like it Shelves: read-in D Salinger the Last interview is not at all what I thought it was going to be. I thought J. Salinger had actually given some form of interview. I found no such thing. Now just because my expectations were wrong does not result in my sustain for this.
My distance is a result of what I got. I am not quiet about the fact that I think Catcher in the Rye is a great, important, and astounding piece of fiction but it is also my favorite novel. So I have a passing interest and working knowledge of J. Salinger and respect lots of things about him. So this was infuriating at times, interesting most of the time, and all around a bit curious. Curious because that is where all the stories start, because someone was curious.
Some start to question those around J. D Salinger. One woman responded to his fan letters because she worked for his publishers. And other essays all discussing Salinger. As well as the new little factoids I learned, which also resulted in me wanting a copy of Hapworth 16 For this book to exist is troubling because there is no interview which is granted, every single essay is an account of stalking or pining after someone who wanted to be left alone, and after reading it I myself feel dirty.
All in all the existence of this is what I take issue with. The form is interesting at times even if the content makes me feel dirty. I think in part this kind of thing would work better if it were a different author but with this author I find it lacking and vile. Apr 15, Penelope Winkle rated it liked it. I thought it would be better if the different sections were more focused on the actual interactions with JD Salinger rather than the personal stories of the interviewer.
I definitely thought this I thought it would be better if the different sections were more focused on the actual interactions with JD Salinger rather than the personal stories of the interviewer. I definitely thought this was just going to be a record of a consensual interview or interviews with some commentary. While I did learn more information about him personally, I was annoyed at the execution of how the material was attained, or more so taken, from him.
Jul 25, Grace rated it it was ok Shelves: read-in Salinger as a person. We know Salinger never gave any interviews willingly. This leads to the problem of a lack of non-repetitive content in this book.
They author simply seemed to have pasted together a series of articles people wrote of Salinger. And while preserving an articles authenticity is important, the introduction made by the author repeats upon multiple articles later down in the book.
Jun 13, tisasday rated it really liked it. I thought I knew what to expect going into this book, given that I have read at least three other books in the series. It turned out Salinger wasn't the typical American author I always thought he was.
This collection is a series by the people who wanted to get to know Salinger instead of a series distilling Salinger's final self. But it turns out to be the only way to portray the eccentric figure that Salinger is. It's funny because I only know him from one book and one book only, which A lot of respect for how he continues to defend his writing self. Jul 26, Bryce Ian rated it liked it. An enjoyable read, but I can see where it wouldn't be engrossing for anyone not picking it up because they are interested in the author of the Catcher in the Rye.
Very interesting details throughout, gives you a sense of the man's mindset. One of the interviews is the basis for the movie "Coming through the Rye" which is neat. Jun 22, Harper Love rated it really liked it. As a big fan of J. Salinger, I found this book very stimulating.
It was fun to get to know an isolated and misunderstood author. Everyone loved loves him so much, but he just wanted them to get out of his life. He believed that his work spoke for itself. If you are interested in Salinger, I recommend you read this book, but if you are not especially in love with him you will probably find these interviews and stories rather dull.
He was not out there much. Oct 08, Adam rated it liked it. I enjoyed these "interviews" - though most border on desperate stalking incidents of a man who didn't want to give interviews. A deposition marks the "last interview". I still find Salinger to be interesting and mysterious, so this book did what I expected it to do and got me thinking back to myself 20 or so ago.
Jun 07, Shelley rated it really liked it. The "last interview" is nothing more than a court deposition, and a pretty dull one at that. Still, it was nice to read and think about Salinger again, maybe it's time to revisit the oeuvre yet one more time to see if it still resonates.
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